Tetbury
The second largest town in the district with relatively modest proposed growth
3,257
Current homes
321
Additional by 2043
10%
Growth
93.99%
NP support
What the Local Plan Proposes
| Source | Homes |
|---|---|
| Planning permissions | 122 |
| Remaining allocations | 43 |
| Windfalls | 106 |
| New allocation | 50 |
| Total 2025-2043 | 321 |
Source: Local Plan Table 2
What This Means
Tetbury, the second largest town in the district, would see relatively modest growth of 10% (321 homes). This is notably lower growth than many smaller settlements.
Most growth comes from already-committed sites (122 permissions + 43 remaining allocations). Only 50 new homes are proposed to be allocated.
The town is partially within the Cotswolds National Landscape, which constrains development options.
CDC's Own Evidence
The Council's own evidence base documents reveal key constraints affecting Tetbury. Use these findings in your consultation response.
National Landscape Protection
Tetbury is partially within the Cotswolds National Landscape - the highest level of landscape protection in England.
The IIA explicitly states that Scenario 6 - the only scenario that meets housing need - would require development within the National Landscape but is "contrary to national planning policy".
IIA Assessment Findings
The Integrated Impact Assessment identifies key constraints:
- Growth constrained by National Landscape designation
- Historic market town character sensitive to change
- Limited expansion capacity due to landscape setting
Strategic Context
The Council's own evidence reveals the impossible situation:
79%
of housing need delivered by preferred Scenario 5
Only 16%
of district land is unconstrained
This explains why Tetbury - despite being the second largest town - has relatively modest growth proposed.
How to use this evidence
When responding to the consultation, you can cite these official findings to support arguments about landscape protection, heritage sensitivity, and the limits on development capacity. The Council's own evidence confirms that the National Landscape constrains growth options.
Neighbourhood Plan: Made December 2017
One of the highest approval rates in the district
Tetbury and Tetbury Upton Neighbourhood Plan was approved with 93.99% support - one of the highest in the district.
The relatively modest 50-home new allocation may reflect the community's vision from the Neighbourhood Plan.
Key Issues for Residents
Neighbourhood Plan Alignment
- How does the 50 new allocation relate to the Neighbourhood Plan?
- Does this respect the community's vision from 2017?
Town Centre Capacity
- Can Tetbury's historic market town centre support growth?
- Parking and traffic already challenging
Heritage Constraints
- Extensive Conservation Area
- Proximity to Highgrove House
- How would development affect the town's character?
National Landscape
- Parts of Tetbury are within the Cotswolds National Landscape
- How does this affect where development can go?
Timeline
December 2017
Neighbourhood Plan made (93.99% support)
14 November 2025
Local Plan consultation opens
2 January 2026
Consultation closes
Have Your Say
The consultation closes 2 January 2026.
Submit Your Response
- Online: Consultation Portal
- Email: local.plan@cotswold.gov.uk (CC: planning@cotswold.gov.uk)
Local Contacts
Tetbury Town Council
tetburytowncouncil.gov.uk
Last updated: December 2025. For definitive information, refer to official consultation documents on the Council's website.